| France - Whites |
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| Cave de Turckheim |
Reserve Pinot Blanc |
2007 |
Alsace |
£ 8.59 |
| The excellent cave at Turckheim produce Alsace wines in the classic style. This exotically fruity pinot blanc would be a great match to a Thai dish. |
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| Cave de Turckheim |
Reserve Gewürztraminer |
2008 |
Alsace |
£ 10.49 |
| Exotic flavours of lychee, honeysuckle and a touch of toasty oak. The spicy notes on the mid palate are exceptional and the finish hangs around forever. |
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| Cave de Turckheim |
Reserve Riesling |
2007 |
Alsace |
£ 8.99 |
| Classic limey white from this hughley popular co-operative in Alsace. Fresh, vibrant and minerally intense fruit oozes from this excellent wine. Great with Oriental food. |
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| Cave de Turckheim |
Reserve Pinot Gris |
2007 |
Alsace |
£ 9.99 |
| A superb example of the Pinot Gris grape from this great Alscace Co-operative. Honeyed yet mineral, this excellent wine is fresh and vibrant with notes of ripe apples. |
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| Cave de Turckheim |
Grand Cru Brand Gewürztraminer |
2007 |
Alsace |
£ 16.99 |
| A heady bouquet of exotic fruit and a rich oily body to match. The mouthfeel on this Gewürztraminer is so good. The finish is long, dry and complex. |
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| Jean-Claude Boisset |
Bourgogne Blanc |
2008 |
Burgundy |
£ 12.99 |
| With Gregory Patriat at the winemaking helm this well respected producer keeps going from strength to strength, an elegant ripe example of good white Burgundy |
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| Domaine Bernard Defaix |
Chablis |
2007 |
Burgundy |
£ 13.99 |
| Dry minerally fruit with a lovely cut of acidity running through the middle. The wines have a more modern style since Bernard’s sons have taken over. |
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| Domaine de la Motte |
Chablis Premier Cru Vauligneau |
2008 |
Burgundy |
£ 14.99 |
| An intensely mineral Chablis that’s a million miles from the over-oaked Australian Chardonnays that are so ubiquitous to so many retailers shelves. A well-priced premier cru. |
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| Domaine Chene |
Macon La Roche Vineuse |
2009 |
Burgundy |
£ 9.99 |
| Full, ripe acacia honey notes mingle with some exotic tinges of oak. The weight in the mouth is wonderful with a full orchestra of fruit flavours on the tongue. A fantastic value for money white Burgundy. |
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| Jean-Claude Boisset |
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Blanc |
2006 |
Burgundy |
£ 14.99 |
| A wine not often seen, but when tasted you will see why we picked it to go on our shelves. Controlled usage of oak brings out the splendour of the Chardonnay grape. |
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| Domaine des Marechaudes |
Pouilly Fuisse |
2006 |
Burgundy |
£ 14.99 |
| This is a Chardonnay that offers both elegance and ripe rounded fruit in equal measure. The deft use of oak adds a third dimension of flavour that lingers on the palate. |
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| Domaine Latour-Giraud |
Meursault |
2007 |
Burgundy |
£ 31.99 |
| Ripe apple fruit lies on a blanket of seductive vanilla combining with a tight structure and a complex mineral character. An amazing wine. |
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| Jean-Claude Boisset |
Monthelie Blanc |
2007 |
Burgundy |
£ 24.99 |
| A chardonnay that is full of fat, ripe fruit yet the skill of the winemaker has stopped it from being over blown. The gentle oaking gives a sensual feel in the mouth. |
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| Alain Chavy |
Puligny Montrachet |
2007 |
Burgundy |
£ 32.99 |
| Subtle floral notes, apple blossom and a delicious scent of vanilla. The palate is structured and bound in sweet oak. As complex as only Puligny can be. An ace wine from an ace producer in an ace vintage. |
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| Domaine Fiumicicoli |
Corse Sartene |
2007 |
Corsica |
£ 11.99 |
| An interesting but stunning white from Corsica. Those famous grapes Nielluccio, Sciacarello & Vermentino produce aromatic flavours of grapefruit and lemon. |
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| La Croix Gratiot |
Picpoul de Pinet |
2009 |
Languedoc |
£ 7.99 |
| This lesser-known Southern French white is starting to attract more attention. Fresh, vibrant, nutty citric fruit with a beautiful crispness. |
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| Chateau Hauts Vignals |
Corbieres Blanc |
2009 |
Languedoc |
£ 6.59 |
| A refreshing and elegant blend of Southern French white grape varieties. The bouquet is very floral with honeysuckle and orange blossom notes. The palate offers ripe tropical fruit flavours. Simply delicious. |
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| Domaine Pascal Bellier |
Cheverny Blanc |
2009 |
Loire |
£ 7.99 |
| An intriguing blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Chardonnay. The Sauvignon provides fresh and aromatic fruit whilst the Chardonnay gives the wine body and a Chablis-like hit of minerality. |
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| Domaine de Villargeau |
Coteaux du Giennois |
2008 |
Loire |
£ 8.99 |
| Pure Sauvignon in the perfect image of a top-notch Pouilly Fume in every way besides the price tag. Crisp, fresh and oh-so elegant minerality marries with refreshing gooseberry fruit. |
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| Domaine de Bel-Air |
Pouilly Fume |
2009 |
Loire |
£ 14.29 |
| This top-notch Pouilly Fume really impressed us. Classic Sauvignon Blanc varietal notes of grass and mineral infused gooseberry fruit combine with the merest hint of gun smoke. |
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| Domaine La Gemiere |
Sancerre |
2008 |
Loire |
£ 12.99 |
| Possibly the finest Sancerre we've ever tasted; this is absolutely classic in style: An elegant, soft Sauvignon that has a rich and mineral quality. |
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| Les Coteaux Tufiers |
Vouvray Demi-Sec |
2008 |
Loire |
£ 7.99 |
| Classical Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. This easy to enjoy wine demonstrates copious ripe apple fruit with a seductive level of residual sugar. Exceptional value. |
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| Cave de Tain l'Hermitage |
Crozes Hermitage Blanc |
2007 |
Rhone |
£ 12.59 |
| A wine that you don’t see much of over here, but is always worth tracking down. This oily, nutty and rich Crozes Hermitage Blanc is produced from 100% Marsanne. |
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| Paul Jaboulet |
Cotes du Rhone Blanc |
2008 |
Rhone |
£ 9.39 |
| An intriguing mix of grapes that creates a wine which has a creamy palate and flavours of nectarine and apricot. Dry with a long finish. For those who are looking for a change. |
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| Domaine du Vieux Lazaret |
Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc |
2007 |
Rhone |
£ 21.99 |
| Rarely seen over here, this white Chateauneuf is a real gem. Rich, nutty, ripe fruit married with a seductive layer of toasty vanillin seduces the palate, followed by a long, warming yet gentle finish. |
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| Le Saint-Lannes |
Cotes de Gascogne |
2007 |
Vin de Pays |
£ 6.59 |
| A dry and refreshingly crisp white, with ample notes of clean citrus and passion fruit. Produced using a blend of local Colombard, Gros Manseng and Ugni Blanc. Exceptional value for money. |
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| La Croix Gratiot |
Roussanne |
2009 |
Vin de Pays |
£ 8.49 |
| A beautiful example of a single varietal Roussanne from the South of France. Hints of stone fruit give way to a full yet lively and minerally fruit on the palate. |
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| France - Rosés |
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| Domaine de Villargeau |
Coteaux du Giennois Rosé |
2009 |
Loire |
£ 8.99 |
| The Coteaux du Giennois is a small wine growing region in the Loire Valley to the North of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. This pure Pinot Noir rosé has a nose of rosé petals leading to a palate of soft summer fruits. |
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| Domaine Trottieres |
rosé d'Anjou |
2009 |
Loire |
£ 6.79 |
| A Delicious, fruity rosé from the Loire valley. Made from Cabernet Franc, it is like summer in a bottle. The bouquet screams summer fruits, whilst the palate has flavours of ripe raspberries and strawberries. |
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| Philippe Raimbault |
Sancerre rosé |
2009 |
Loire |
£ 12.99 |
| This beautifully crafted rosé has an elegant bouquet of summer berries. Dry on the palate with delicious flavours of strawberries and redcurrants. The acidity is balanced and refreshing. |
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| Domaine Fiumicicoli |
Corse Sartene rosé |
2007 |
Corsica |
£ 11.99 |
| We were blown away by this stunning rosé from Corsica. This complex wine is floral and mineral with beautiful characters of ripe summer fruits whilst maintaining a good level of balanced acidity. |
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| Chateau Contevall |
Costieres du Nimes rosé |
2008 |
Rhone |
£ 6.99 |
| A rich and full rosé that is so typical of the South of France. The enticing bouquet of rosé petals and Turkish delight lures you into the glass, where your palate is bombarded with ripe summer fruit flavours. |
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| France - Reds |
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| Chateau Guibeau |
Puisseguin St Emilion |
2004 |
Bordeaux |
£ 11.99 |
| The satellite villages of Saint Emilion still provide wine of excellent value. The quality of the Merlot in this wine gives it a sensual feel which could be described as being almost sexy! |
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| Chateau Canon Guilhem |
Canon Fronsac |
2005 |
Bordeaux |
£ 13.99 |
| Aromas of violets on the nose coming through from the Cabernet Franc. Excellent fruit and elegant tannins are a feature of this near perfect vintage. |
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| Château Haut L’Eveque |
Pessac Leognan |
2006 |
Bordeaux |
£ 15.99 |
| An attractive bouquet of fresh blackcurrants and blueberries. The fruit has excellent depth and the tannins provide a good structure. This is the perfect wine to serve with a Sunday roast. |
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| Château Mouras |
Graves |
2006 |
Bordeaux |
£ 15.99 |
| Classic Graves at an outstanding price. Rich blackcurrant and cedar harmonize beautifully. Ideal Winter drinking. |
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| Château de Garraud |
Lalande-de-Pomerol |
2004 |
Bordeaux |
£ 18.99 |
| The wines of Lalande offer some of the best value to be found in the whole of Bordeaux. Lots of ripe fruit, some delicious tannins and a long finish. |
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| Château de Ferrand |
St. Emilion Grand Cru |
2000 |
Bordeaux |
£ 24.99 |
| One of the most celebrated Chateau in the St. Emilion Appellation. Merlot provides silky plum fruit with a good dose of Cabernet cassis. This 2000 vintage is now drinking absolutely perfectly. |
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| Château Deyrem Valentin |
Margaux |
2006 |
Bordeaux |
£ 24.99 |
| Many see Margaux as France’s best Appellation and it’s very easy to see why on tasting this great wine. Intensely rich cedar over a layer of dark chocolate plum. |
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| Jean-Claude Boisset |
Bourgogne Rouge |
2008 |
Burgundy |
£ 12.99 |
| An excellent Pinot Noir, which has a lovely colour and forward black cherry perfume. Light and soft on the palate with a gentle, long finish. |
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| Domaine de la Galopiere |
Aloxe-Corton |
2004 |
Burgundy |
£ 27.99 |
| Fantastic Pinot from this excellent grower. Velvety soft strawberry and raspberry fruit in a very forward style with an impressively long length of finish. |
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| Domaine de Gry-Sablon |
Fleurie |
2009 |
Burgundy |
£ 13.99 |
| This Fleurie is brimming with exuberant fruit, its floral aromas mingling with hints of blackberries and cassis that follow through to a fine rounded palate. |
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| Château de Pierreux |
Brouilly |
2008 |
Burgundy |
£ 12.49 |
| Scents of violets and ripe Autumn fruits. On the palate flavours of blueberry jam. This wine is delicious - a real showcase of what can be done with the Gamay grape. |
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| Domaine Saint-Jacques |
Rully Premier Cru |
2007 |
Burgundy |
£ 17.99 |
| A delightful expression of the Pinot Noir grape. This lovely wine has both structure and prominent raspberry fruit. The tannins are soft and well integrated. A real Gem. |
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| Domaine Heresztyn |
Gevrey Chambertin |
2007 |
Burgundy |
£ 34.99 |
| A well-priced Gevrey from this fantastic producer. Seductive strawberry and raspberry fruit interlaced with a toasty mineral complexity makes this a truly outstanding wine. |
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| Jean-Claude Boisset |
Nuits-Saint-Georges |
2006 |
Burgundy |
£ 32.99 |
| One of Burgundy’s top appellations from one of its top producers. Classic Pinot as it should be, ripe fruit over a blanket of delicate oak. A complex palate with a long finish. |
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| Chateau Miremont |
Minervois |
2007 |
Languedoc |
£ 9.99 |
| A divine bouquet of gunpowder tea and herby fruit that is so indicative of Minervois. The fruit is so ripe and rounded that it gives off an impression of being sweet. The finish lingers for an eternity. |
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| Les Hauts de l’Ayrolle |
Fitou |
2007 |
Languedoc |
£ 6.99 |
| The aromas of wild herbs and tarry fruit literally leap out of the glass. The fruit flavours are simple yet precise, with the fruit being rich and spicy. This wine offers excellent value. |
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| Domaine des Trottieres |
Anjou |
2009 |
Loire |
£ 7.99 |
| Classic Summer red from the Loire Valley in a very light and refreshing style. Juicy blueberry and raspberry fruits dominate. Extremely fruity, soft and mellow and very difficult to put down. |
| Chateau Contevall |
Costieres de Nimes |
2008 |
Rhone |
£ 6.99 |
| Green leaf and tobacco aromas dominate the heady bouquet. The fruit is vibrant and bouncy and will provide an excellent foil to spicy food or a country style casserole. |
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| Le Mourre de L’isle |
Cotes du Rhone Villages |
2007 |
Rhone |
£ 8.99 |
| A truly masterful use of Grenache and Syrah. The fruit is extremely ripe and the tannins as soft as can be. A wine with fantastic character and balance. Delicious! |
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| Domaine des Pasquiers |
Plan de Dieu |
2006 |
Rhone |
£ 9.49 |
| A Cotes du Rhone of the very highest order. Concentrated rich, spicy black fruit with a firm structure and a finish on the palate that really stays with you. |
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| Domaine la Rocaliere |
Lirac |
2006 |
Rhone |
£ 10.99 |
| A classic Southern Rhone blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. The wines of Lirac offer excellent value and are in the style of their close neighbour Chateauneuf-du-Pape. |
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| Domaine des Pasquiers |
Côtes du Rhone-Villages Plan de Dieu |
2006 |
Rhone |
£ 9.49 |
| A côtes du Rhone of the very highest order. Concentrated rich, spicy black fruit with a firm structure and a finish on the palate that really stays with you. |
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| Paul Jaboulet |
Cotes du Ventoux |
2007 |
Rhone |
£ 8.99 |
| A heady combination of ripe, sweet blackberry fruit and supple, dusty tannins produces a wine that punches well above its weight. Great value. |
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| Paul Jaboulet |
St. Joseph |
2006 |
Rhone |
£ 15.99 |
| Made with 100% Syrah this wine is medium-bodied with subtle tannins. The fruit is vibrant with characteristic black pepper spice. The perfect partner for a casserole or lamb. |
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| Coudoulet de Beaucastel |
Cotes du Rhone |
2006 |
Rhone |
£ 15.99 |
| Lovingly created using grapes from the vineyards of world-renowned Chateauneuf-du-Pape producers Chateau de Beaucastel. A full-bodied, spicy gem with complex peppery raspberry fruit. A true gem. |
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| Domaine du Vieux Lazaret |
Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
2007 |
Rhone |
£ 19.99 |
| A classic big and broody Chateauneuf from the Southern Rhone. Full-on spicy, peppery damson and plum fruit can’t avoid putting a smile on your face. |
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| Domaine Brial |
Cotes du Roussillon Villages |
2005 |
Roussillon |
£ 8.99 |
| Classic blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre. Full-bodied and spicy whilst the ample fruit reveals delicious herby flavours from the garigue that surrounds the vines. |
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| Château Les Pins |
Cotes du Rousillon Villages |
2005 |
Roussillon |
£ 10.99 |
| This old chateau in the South of France is loyal to its Basque heritage. The very old vines produce an intense wine that reflects the history and terroir of the region. Spicy fruit and ripe full tannins. Superb. |
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| Les Vignes de l'Eglise |
Grenache Merlot |
2008 |
Vin de Pays |
£ 6.59 |
| A fresh, yet ripe and well-rounded red from the South of France. Unoaked to retain the pure quality of the grapes from which it is made, this modern red is indisputably easy to drink. |
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| Italy - Whites |
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| Gran Sasso |
Pecorino |
2008 |
Abruzzo |
£ 11.29 |
| A vibrant, tropical fruit-led white from Abruzzo. Dry in style, this elegant, refreshing yet dry Italian can't help but please. |
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| Vesevo |
Sannio Falanghina |
2008 |
Campania |
£ 10.49 |
| This fascinating white from Campania has an intense floral fragrance of white flowers and gardenia. Fruity on the palate with white melon and mineral notes. Medium-bodied, soft and very well-balanced. |
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| I Feudi di Romans |
Pinot Grigio |
2009 |
Friuli |
£ 11.49 |
| Perhaps the best example of Pinot Grigio to leave Italy, this is intensely mineral and offers stunning flavours of ripe exotic fruit with a finish that seems to last a lifetime. A true gem of a wine. |
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| Monte Schiavo |
Verdicchio |
2009 |
Marche |
£ 7.79 |
| A crisp and citrus fresh Verdicchio that’s bursting with vibrant mineral lemon fruit with a long-lasting and extremely refreshing finish. |
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| La Giustiniana |
Gavi di Gavi 'Vigneti Lugarara' |
2008 |
Piemonte |
£ 14.49 |
| Outstanding Gavi of remarkable character and originality. The sandy soils offer a more open wine with positive fruit and soft acidity. |
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| A Mano |
Fiano Greco |
2009 |
Puglia |
£ 7.99 |
| A great fresh, crisp and aromatic white from Puglia, this is an interesting blend of local grapes. The Fiano gives the wine a peachy citrus character and the Greco adds body and structure. |
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| Primo Bianco |
Vermentino |
2009 |
Sardinia |
£ 9.99 |
| Hailing from Sardinia this fantastic white from the Vermentino grape is crisp, fresh and exhibits delicious flavours of fresh pears, melon and honeysuckle. Long on the finish and very more-ish. |
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| Villa Tonino |
Inzolia |
2009 |
Sicily |
£ 6.99 |
| This is such a fun wine; lots of honey blossom on the nose and sensual fruit it is a wonder why this Sicillian grape hasn’t made much of a splash. Enjoy the secret while it lasts. |
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| Feudo Montoni |
Grillo |
2007 |
Sicily |
£ 9.99 |
| A truly great wine from Sicily. The aromatics on this wine are remarkable. Crisp, dry, mineral and very fresh. It’s amazing the indigenous Grillo grape doesn’t get about more. |
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| Franz Haas |
Pinot Bianco |
2006 |
Trentino |
£ 10.99 |
| We are constantly amazed by the great wines of Franz Haas. This Pinot Bianco is fresh and dry yet beautifully elegant and aromatic. |
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| Cantine Baroncini |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
2008 |
Tuscany |
£ 7.99 |
| A fresh and nutty, mineral and weighty Vernaccia that perfectly demonstrates why these wines are so highly sought after. Fantastic value for money Tuscan white. |
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| Corte Giara |
Pinot Grigio |
2009 |
Veneto |
£ 6.99 |
| Light with plenty of enjoyable fruit flavours. A nice balance of acidity that finishes it off nicely. |
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| Alpha Zeta |
Garganega |
2008 |
Veneto |
£ 6.39 |
| Produced solely from ripe Garganega grapes grown in the hills just outside Verona, this excellent value for money wine is juicy, aromatic and extremely easy-drinking. |
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| Ca' del Frati |
Lugana |
2009 |
Veneto |
£ 13.99 |
| Made solely from the Lugana grape. The richness of the fruit is balanced by good acidity and a wonderful aromatic character. These Italian native varieties are just superb. |
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| Italy - rosés |
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| Alpha Zeta |
Rosato |
2008 |
Veneto |
£ 5.99 |
| A great new addition to our shelves. Produced from predominantly Corvina grapes, this great rosato is fresh and juicy with ripe cherry and strawberry fruit. |
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| Italy - Reds |
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| Gran Sasso |
Montepulciano |
2008 |
Abruzzo |
£ 7.99 |
| A weightier more structured style of Montepulciano that still oozes classic ripe strawberry fruit |
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| Vesevo |
Beneventano Aglianico IGT |
2008 |
Campania |
£ 10.59 |
| Aglianico is one of Italy’s finest grape varieties. Until now it hasn’t been treated with the respect it deserves. A beautiful glass of wine with soft and supple tannins. |
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| Varja |
Dolcetto d'Alba |
2008 |
Piemonte |
£ 14.49 |
| 100% Dolcetto. No added Syrah or Cabernet to bolster the flavours. Aldo Varja just lets his perfect Dolcetto grapes speak for themselves. |
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| Massolino |
Barolo |
2005 |
Piemonte |
£ 35.99 |
| This vintage is remarkably accessible now. The perfume is heady. The tannins are firm yet well integrated and the fruit is supple and rich. |
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| Cascina Adelaide |
Barbera d'Alba |
2006 |
Piemonte |
£ 18.59 |
| The state of the art winery at Casina Adelaide helps to produce some of the cleanest and freshest Itallian wines on the market. The fruit in this Barbera is outstanding. |
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| Li Veli |
Orion Primitivo |
2007 |
Puglia |
£ 10.89 |
| One of the new stars of the Itallian wine scene. Made from 100% Primitivo grapes and produced in a forward drinking style. |
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| Villa Tonino |
Nero d'Avola |
2007 |
Sicily |
£ 6.99 |
| Grapes blended from a cool region and a warmer vineyard find harmony in this great value for money wine which offers attractive, interesting drinking at an affordable price. |
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| Cesconi |
Moratel Rosso |
2005 |
Trentino |
£ 13.99 |
| A well made blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Teroldego from the Alto Adige. It is a wine of great depth and flavour with an attractive fruitiness. |
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| Franz Haas |
Pinot Nero |
2007 |
Trentino |
£ 19.99 |
| Lovely uplifting aromatics and wonderful depth of flavour a fairly light style of Pinot but none the less it provides excellent drinking. Franz Haas rules! |
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| Poggiotondo |
Chianti |
2008 |
Tuscany |
£ 8.29 |
| A beautiful estate set in 50 hectares of rolling Tuscan Hills. Made from 100% Sangiovese it has a deep colour a ripe plummy nose and a fleshy palate. |
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| Poggio al Tesoro |
Mediterra |
2007 |
Tuscany |
£ 14.99 |
| A heady blend of Merlot and syrah that screams drink me! This Italian take on two classic French grapes is just adorable. The vineyards are owned by the famous Allegrini family. |
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| Selvapiana |
Chianti Rufina |
2008 |
Tuscany |
£ 11.99 |
| The aroma is a journey through the Tuscan Country side. Wild herbs, feshly tilled soil and savoury fruit. The palate is fresh and robust but this is balanced by some seriously rich fruit flavours. |
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| Tenuta di Capezzana |
Barco Reale di Carmignano |
2007 |
Tuscany |
£ 11.49 |
| Bright and bouncy fruit in a gulpable style. Tenuta di Capezzana’s wines just keep getting better and better. |
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| Tenuta Fontodi |
Chianti Classico |
2007 |
Tuscany |
£ 17.99 |
| A wine that sums up everything great Chianti is about. They should show off the impressive terroir of the region and this one is superb. |
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| Avignonesi |
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
2006 |
Tuscany |
£ 19.99 |
| This has a good intensity of spicy fruit on the palate with wonderful balance, depth and subtle tannins. This is truly one of the great wines of the region. |
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| Uccelliera |
Rosso di Montalcino |
2007 |
Tuscany |
£ 21.99 |
| Uccelliera (birdcage) is situated in the Southern corner of Montalcino. Andrea Corternises vines produce wine that truly reflects the terroir of this famous region. |
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| Uccelliera |
Rapace |
2005 |
Tuscany |
£ 29.99 |
| This “Super Tuscan” is a sheer delight. Meticulously crafted from the finest Sangiovese and Merlot grapes to produce a wine of outstanding depth, flavour and complexity. |
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| Tenuta Fontodi |
Chianti Classico Riserva |
2006 |
Tuscany |
£ 33.99 |
| As seen in every wine column this year. The darling of all the wine writers. It truly is a stunning wine and one of our favourites too. |
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| Conti Costanti |
Brunello di Montalcino |
2004 |
Tuscany |
£ 44.99 |
| Andrea Constanti’s estate is in the cooler part of the Montalcino zone, which leads to greater elegance in his wines than others in the region. |
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| Alpha Zeta |
Valpolicella Ripasso |
2008 |
Veneto |
£ 10.99 |
| Partially dried Corvina grapes are blended with Rondinella and Mollinara grapes to create the Ripasso style. Rich and full with a hint of sweetness in the mid palate. |
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| Alpha Zeta |
Amarone |
2007 |
Veneto |
£ 27.99 |
| Almost Port-like in its brooding intensity, but has a lot more subtlety and elegance. The king of wines from the Veneto. |
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| Spain - Whites |
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| Bodegas La Val |
Orballo Albarino |
2009 |
Rias Baixas |
£ 9.99 |
| On tasting this wine it’s easy to see why Albarino reigns supreme as Spain’s number one white grape variety. Seductive, rich, complex and silky. Top notch Spanish white. |
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| Bodegas Luis Canas |
Rioja Blanco |
2008 |
Rioja |
£ 9.49 |
| We were extremely impressed with the wines of Luis Canas, including this delightful, fresh yet elegant white Rioja enhanced by a little toasty oak. |
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| Monte Alina |
Verdejo Viura |
2008 |
Rueda |
£ 8.59 |
| Sherbety with a good spritz. The tangy Verdejo grape produces wines with flavours of pink grapefruit and citrus. A refreshing drop. |
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| Bodegas Laus |
Gewurztraminer |
2007 |
Somontano |
£ 13.99 |
| Not a grape variety commonly associated with Spain, but this new winery in the Northern, cool climate Somontano has succeeded in creating an exceptional example. |
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| Covitoro |
Malvasia |
2008 |
Toro |
£ 6.49 |
| A fresh, rounded dry white wine with tropical aromas of peach and nectarine all balanced with crisp acidity. |
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| Spain - rosés |
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| Bodegas Artesa |
Rioja Rosado |
2008 |
Rioja |
£ 6.49 |
| This excellent Rosado Rioja has a youthful, very fruity and pronounced nose of fresh summer fruits with an equally juicy palate. Good acidity and structure holds the palate perfectly. |
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| Bodegas Laus |
Flor de Merlot |
2008 |
Somontano |
£ 8.99 |
| Stunning rosé from the increasingly popular Somontano region. Full of lovely ripe, sweet plum, damson and cherry notes. Pure, clean and very fresh. |
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| Spain - Reds |
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| Bodega Mustiguillo |
Mestizaje |
2007 |
El Terrerazo |
£ 12.99 |
| The lesser known variety Bobal is capable of producing amazing wines of which this is a perfect example. Seductive, complex rich dark fruit with a spicy chocolate finish. |
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| Buil & Gine |
Baboix |
2004 |
Montsant |
£ 17.99 |
| Full-bodied with lots of soft, spicy fruit with hints of mocha and cocoa. Another delicious wine by the ever impressive Xavi Gine. This time from his vineyards in Montsant. |
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| Buil & Gine |
Gine Gine Priorat |
2007 |
Priorat |
£ 13.59 |
| Yes, we double-checked the price too; to get a good Priorat for this price is unheard of. Powerful bramble and black fruit flavours and mellow tannins seduce the palate. |
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| Buil & Gine |
Joan Gine Gine Priorat |
2003 |
Priorat |
£ 21.99 |
| Priorat has made an extremely impressive name for itself and when you taste wines like this you can understand. A seductive bombardment of spicy bramble fruit. |
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| Bodegas Luis Canas |
Rioja Crianza |
2005 |
Rioja |
£ 10.29 |
| A subtly oaked Rioja from excellent producer Bodegas Luis Canas – soft blackberry fruit and spice combine with silky tannins and a long finish. |
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| Bodegas Luis Canas |
Rioja Reserva Seleccion de la Familia |
2003 |
Rioja |
£ 17.99 |
| Lots of punchy fruit which balances well with some very pleasant integrated oak. As with their other wines a backbone of exotic spice runs through the main palate. |
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| Bodegas Remelluri |
Rioja Reserva |
2005 |
Rioja |
£ 21.99 |
| A more traditional style of Rioja with earthier, gamey blackberry fruit. Classic use of toasty oak. A Rioja for the purest. |
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| Bodegas Luis Canas |
Rioja Reserva Especial Amaren |
2002 |
Rioja |
£ 31.99 |
| New wave style of Rioja, lots more clean fruit than you would normally associate with wines from this region. Silky smooth tannins and elegant use of fresh oak. |
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| Bodegas Remelluri |
Rioja Gran Reserva |
1999 |
Rioja |
£ 41.99 |
| Full bodied savoury fruit is the hallmark of Remelluri. This Gran Reserva will not disappoint enthusiasts of this style of Rioja. This is a true expression of Spanish terroir. |
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| Abadia Retuerta |
Rivola |
2006 |
Saron de Duero |
£ 12.49 |
| A heady blend of native Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. An elegant wine from the cool Saron de Duero region made by one of Spain’s most sought after producers. |
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| Bodegas Laus |
Tinto Crianza |
2004 |
Somontano |
£ 11.99 |
| This smart new winery in up and coming Somontano really impressed us with the quality of their fruit. This is one of the purest examples of Tempranillo we have ever tasted. |
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| Sequiot |
Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon |
2008 |
Valencia |
£ 6.49 |
| An enjoyable easy drinking red produced from Spain’s number one grape variety. Unoaked, bright juicy fruit and silky smooth tannins. |
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| Portugal - Whites |
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| Caves Alianca |
Galeria Branco |
2008 |
Bairrada |
£ 6.99 |
| The vibrancy and freshness of this crisp, fresh, citrus fruit led white really pleases. Aromatic fruit on the palate leads to a long refreshing finish. |
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| Quinta da Aveleda |
Vinho Verde |
2008 |
Vinho Verde |
£ 7.99 |
| This great Vinho Verde has a citrine color and a clear, bright appearance. It is a complex, delicate and persistent wine, well-balanced and with the delightful presence of tropical fruits and slight floral notes. |
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| Portugal - Reds |
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| Azamor |
Azamor |
2006 |
Alentejano |
£ 9.59 |
| Produced in Portugal’s famed Alentejano region, this unique blend of Syrah, Merlot, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet is elegantly structured and complex. |
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| Dao Sul |
Quinta de Cabriz |
2007 |
Dao |
£ 8.59 |
| A superb blend of native grape varieties that have had a short ageing in small barriques. Lots of savoury fruit that offers the drinker something away from the norm. |
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| Quinto de Ventozelo |
Tinto |
2005 |
Douro |
£ 10.99 |
| A delicious blend of Touriga Nacional, Toutriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. A short period of time in oak helps round off the edges and produce soft and silky tannins. |
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| Quinto de Ventozelo |
Touriga Nacional Tinto |
2005 |
Douro |
£ 13.99 |
| 100% Touriga Nacional from old vines grown in Portugal’s Douro valley. Ripe raspberry fruit flavours and firm tannins. A really good expression of regional terroir. |
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| Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima |
Quinta da Lagoalva |
2008 |
Ribatejo |
£ 8.99 |
| Fruity and smooth with nice touches of spice. A nice blend of Touriga Nacional and Castelao sourced from vineyards north of Lisbon. |
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| Austria - Whites |
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| Familie Prieler |
Pinot Blanc |
2008 |
Burgenland |
£ 13.99 |
| This Pinot Blanc has lively, zesty fruit. The philosophy of the wonderfully named Englebert Prieler is to produce wines that reflect the terroir of the area in which they are made. |
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| Schloss Gobelsburg |
Riesling |
2009 |
Kamptal |
£ 12.99 |
| Steely dry with touches of lime fruit. The minerality comes through on the mid palate. This wine is so refreshing that it sets the saliva glands in to overdrive. Watch where you dribble! |
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| Weingut Felsner |
Gruner Veltliner Gerlissen |
2009 |
Kremstal |
£ 10.99 |
| An impressive Gruner at a great price. This fresh and vibrant white is bursting with fresh fruit flavours of green apples, melons and pineapples. |
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| Weingut Stadt Krems |
Gruner Veltliner |
2008 |
Österreich |
£ 12.49 |
| A great example of this fashionable grape variety. Vines on the best terraced vineyards are harvested late to produce wines that are packed with flavours of melon and white peach. Superb! |
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| Polz |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2007 |
Sudsteiermark |
£ 14.99 |
| One of the most elegant styles of Sauvignon Blanc we’ve tasted. Forget your gooseberry bomb styles of the New World and think about the mineral and slate like Pouilly Fumes… |
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| Austria - Reds |
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| Familie Prieler |
Blaufrankisch Johanneshohe |
2007 |
Burgenland |
£ 14.99 |
| A bouquet reminiscent of right bank Bordeaux with aromas of freshly squeezed blackcurrants. The palate is medium bodied with nice touches of gamey fruit and traces of well placed oak. |
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| The Lebanon - Whites |
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| Château Musar |
White |
2003 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 18.99 |
| Barrel fermented in French oak. A pale gold colour with rich flavours of buttered toast, pine nuts and candied peel. An exceptional drinking experience. |
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| The Lebanon - rosés |
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| Château Musar |
Jeune rosé |
2008 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 9.99 |
| New to the Musar stable, this pure Cinsault is smooth and rounded, with raspberry, almond and appleskin aromas. It has good acidity with dry, soft fruit. Definitely a rosé with character. |
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| Château Musar |
Hochar rosé |
2004 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 9.99 |
| This deeply-coloured, deliciously full-flavoured unoaked rosé entices the palate with vibrant summer fruit flavours. Made from gently crushed Cinsault and Grenache grapes. |
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| Château Musar |
Rosé |
2006 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 16.99 |
| A very pale rosé with a hint of orange. On the palate it has complex flavours of coffee and cashew nuts. This would go very well with roast duck. |
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| The Lebanon - Reds |
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| Château Musar |
Hochar Red |
2003 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 10.99 |
| A rich blend of classic French varietals in an easy drinking style. A great partner to Moroccan style lamb dishes. |
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| Château Musar |
Red |
2003 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 19.99 |
| One of the worlds most famous vineyards in the hills of the Bekka valley in The Lebanon. A great blend of Cabernet, Cinsaut and Carignan. This 2003 is approachable now but will reward patience. |
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| Château Musar |
Red |
2000 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 26.99 |
| From the world famous Chateau Musar, this amazing 1999 vintage has an enticing scent of violets, game and incense with dense, full-throttle fruit flavours. Drinking perfectly now. |
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| Château Musar |
Red |
1998 |
Bekka Valley |
£ 32.99 |
| The 1998 vintage from the world-renowned Chateau Musar offers flavours that will stun the Bordeaux enthusiast. Exotic and smoky on the nose with redcurrant, cinnamon and spice flavours dominant. |
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| England - Whites |
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| Chapel Down |
Bacchus |
2009 |
Kent |
£ 10.99 |
| Fresh scents of apple and stone fruits. As refreshing as any wine around. Delicious with delicately flavoured fish or seafood dishes. |
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| England - Rosés |
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| Chapel Down |
English rose |
2009 |
Kent |
£ 10.99 |
| Delicate smoked salmon pink colour, English strawberries and redcurrrants on the nose and palate. A unique rosé with a spritzy freshness. |
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| Australia - Whites |
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| S. C. Pannell |
Pronto White |
2008 |
Adelaide Hills |
£ 13.49 |
| A thoroughly modern Australian wine. Clean and mouth wateringly fresh with flavours of lime, passion fruit and pears. Chill it right down and await the flavour explosion. |
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| Grosset |
Polish Hill Riesling |
2008 |
Clare Valley |
£ 19.99 |
| Intense, fine and long with great mid-palate flavour. Beautiful acidity and a great mouthfeel. One of the truly great Australian wines. |
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| Two Hands |
Riesling 'The Wolf' |
2007 |
Clare Valley |
£ 14.99 |
| Unashamedly rich and tropical with some sweet fruit characteristics. A very well made wine that is all about enjoying now. |
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| Windowrie Estate |
The Mill Verdelho |
2008 |
Cowra |
£ 7.99 |
| This grape variety is seeing a lot more prominence. It’s light and fruity style suits most palates and is a great partner to a diverse selection of foods. |
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| Shelmerdine Vineyards |
Viognier, Heathcote |
2008 |
Heathcote |
£ 14.99 |
| This wine bombards your senses with pleasurable fragrances of fruit blossom and tingles your taste buds with subtle flavours of white peach and apricot. Simply fantastic. |
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| Stella Bella |
Chardonnay |
2007 |
Margaret River |
£ 14.99 |
| Delicate but complex. Stone fruit, gentle oak and well balanced acidity. You see, all Australian chardonnays don’t have to be over blown. |
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| Fraser Gallop |
Semillon Sauvignon |
2009 |
Margaret River |
£ 15.29 |
| Hailing from Australia’s renowned Margaret River, this classic blend offers strong citrus and grassy characters combined with tropical gooseberry notes. Partial barrel fermentation adds complexity. |
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| Omrah |
Unoaked Chardonnay |
2008 |
Western Australia |
£ 9.49 |
| We really love this wine. Imagine flavours of mango, passion fruit and a twist of tangerine. Delicious. Great value for money. |
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| Dexter Wines |
Chardonnay |
2007 |
Mornington Peninsula |
£ 19.99 |
| This is the second vintage of Tod Dexter’s solo project. The Mornington Peninsula is ideal for world class Chardonnay and Pinot. This is as fine as any top end Burgundy. |
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| Ninth Island |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Tasmania |
£ 12.99 |
| Classy sauv blanc that is up there with anything from New Zealand. Light and herbaceous with classic gooseberry flavours and a gentle acidity. |
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| Pipers Brook |
Chardonnay |
2005 |
Tasmania |
£ 19.99 |
| Melon, fig and cashew aromas from the barrel fermentation add to the overall complexity of this excellent Tasmanian chardonnay. |
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| Lalla Gully |
Pinot Gris |
2007 |
Tasmania |
£ 12.99 |
| A beautifully crafted wine which reminds us of the great Pinot Grigios of the Friuli region of Italy. Pear and honeysuckle aromas with soft, fleshy fruit and good acidity. |
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| Tartarni 'T' Series |
Sauvignon Semillon |
2008 |
Victoria |
£ 7.99 |
| Clean and fresh, a wine that delivers varietal citrus and passion fruit flavours. This great value white can be enjoyed with fish or salads or just on it’s own. |
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| Innocent Bystander |
Chardonnay |
2008 |
Victoria |
£ 9.99 |
| Hailing from the Yarra Valley, this Aussie Chardonnay is very restrained, with juicy, lemon citrus fruit. Good structure and refreshing acidity makes for an excellent wine. Superb value for money. |
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| Hellfire Bay |
Chardonnay |
2008 |
Western Australia |
£ 7.99 |
| Very classy Chardonnay at a great price. Western Australia is producing some of the most interesting wines around. This is full of lively peach, melon and grapefruit flavours. |
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| Mac Forbes |
Arneis |
2008 |
Yarra Valley |
£ 14.99 |
| Arneis (‘little rascal’) as the name suggests is a very difficult grape to grow, but Mac Forbes has had amazing success with this vibrant white that seduces with pear and apricot fruit. |
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| Australia - Reds |
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| S. C. Pannell |
Pronto Red |
2007 |
Adelaide Hills |
£ 13.49 |
| A heady blend of sun loving grape varieties masterly crafted in to a delicious wine by Steve Pannell. Rich and spicy with cherry and strawberry fruit backed up with some elegant tannins. |
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| S. C. Pannell |
Nebbiolo |
2006 |
Adelaide Hills |
£ 28.99 |
| Ex Hardy’s man, Steve Pannel is obsessed with Nebbiolo. After spending a vintage in Barolo, he has gone back home and created a masterpiece under his own label. |
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| Thorn Clarke |
Terra Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon |
2007 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 9.59 |
| Made with 100% Estate grown, Barossa valley fruit. Full-bodied, rich with velvety tannins. This wine certainly punches above its weight. Ripe blackcurrant fruit with a twist of mint and Eucalypt. |
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| Mount Adam |
Shiraz |
2007 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 8.99 |
| This wine is a true bargain 100% Barossa Valley sourced fruit that delivers massive flavours of plums, sweet tobacco and a tonne of spice. The body is full and the tannins soft enjoy! |
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| Mount Adam |
"The Red" Shiraz |
2007 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 13.99 |
| A blend of Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Cabernet Franc. Skilfully put together by top winemaker Con Moshos. This wine has real class. |
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| Irvine |
Merlot |
2007 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 11.99 |
| Australia’s Merlot king, James Irvine uses the finest Barossa Fruit to produce a seductive wine with flavours of plums and chocolate over ripe raspberries. Delicious. |
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| Irvine |
Zinfandel |
2005 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 18.99 |
| Ripe aromas of Morello cherries, rich mid palate fruit with complexities of raspberries and spicy French oak. This wine was awarded the trophy for best Zinfandel at the IWC. |
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| John Duvel |
Plexus |
2006 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 18.99 |
| A heady blend of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvedre from the Barossa valley made by the iconic wine maker John Duvel. This is a seriously big wine in true Barossa style. |
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| John Duvel |
Entity |
2006 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 22.99 |
| With 16 vintages of Grange under his belt when head winemaker of Penfolds, John Duvel knows Shiraz. Entity is his first vintage from his own vineyards in the Barossa valley. |
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| Two Hands |
Gnarly Dudes |
2008 |
Barossa Valley |
£ 15.99 |
| A classic Aussie Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Intense and full-bodied, the palate is filled with rich flavours of spice, black pepper, raspberry, plum and liquorice allsorts. A true gem of a wine. |
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| Majella |
The Musician Cabernet Shiraz |
2008 |
Coonawarra |
£ 10.99 |
| A hearty blend of Cab and Shiraz from the famous Terra Rosa soils of Coonawarra. Big mouthfuls of fruity cassis flavours with a big of spice and ample structure. |
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| Majella |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2007 |
Coonawarra |
£ 16.99 |
| Classical Cab from Coonawarra. Massive intensity of cassis, coffee and chocolate, with amazing complexity and a truly exceptional finish. We were stunned. |
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| Plantagenet |
Shiraz |
2005 |
Great Southern |
£ 22.99 |
| This great Aussie Shiraz is laden with intense flavours of blackberry, blueberry and spice with integrated oak and a layer of fine white pepper. A very complex and truly stunning Aussie wine. |
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| Shelmerdine Vineyards |
Shiraz, Heathcôte |
2005 |
Heathecôte |
£ 14.99 |
| The cool climate Heathcôte district of Victoria produces Shiraz quite similar to that of the southern Rhone. Soft, spicy fruit and attractive tannins. |
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| Mount Adam |
Patriach Shiraz |
2007 |
High Eden |
£ 13.99 |
| The cool climate of Mountadam’s High eden vineyards produce fruit that delivers wine of great subtlety and finesse. This wine is my Mum’s Blackberry crumble in a bottle. Delicious |
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| Stella Bella |
Shiraz |
2007 |
Margaret River |
£ 13.99 |
| Full black cherry and blackberry fruit; lovely texture caresses the mouth leaving you longing for more. Fine and supple tannins and great use of oak. |
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| Stella Bella |
Tempranillo |
2005 |
Margaret River |
£ 14.99 |
| Very good colour; excellent texture and structure to the dark cherry fruit. Stella Bella are really beginning to create great and interesting wine from the Tempranillo grape. |
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| Fraser Gallop |
Cabernet Merlot |
2008 |
Margaret River |
£ 15.29 |
| From Western Australia’s prestigious Margaret River region, this classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot is a real find. The palate reveals juicy layers of blackberry, blackcurrant and Mulberry. |
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| Suckfizzle |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2005 |
Margaret River |
£ 22.99 |
| Vineyards that are gently wafted by the cool air of the Indian ocean produce fruit of the highest standard. This wine has masses of fully ripe blackcurrant fruit and silky smooth tannins. |
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| Willunga 100 |
Shiraz Viognier |
2007 |
McLaren Vale |
£ 8.99 |
| Fresh and vibrant, this wine captures the ripeness of fruit that you expect from good Aussie wine yet manages to remain a elegant and attractive. |
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| Two Hands |
Angels Share Shiraz |
2008 |
McLaren Vale |
£ 15.99 |
| The McLaren Vale style of Shiraz with soft berry fruit, soft elegant tannins and definite hints of chocolate and delicate spice are perfectly packaged in this great wine from Two Hands. |
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| Two Hands |
Lily's Garden |
2006 |
McLaren Vale |
£ 32.99 |
| The chocolate notes that the McLaren Vale Shiraz is noted for come through with bags of blackberry fruit and just a hint of fresh mint in the background. A truly great wine. |
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| Some Young Punks |
Passion Has Red Lips |
2008 |
South Australia |
£ 12.99 |
| A remarkable blend of McLaren vale Cabernet and Clare Valley Shiraz from new kids on the block ‘Some Young Punks’, this has buckets of ripe cassis flavours with the perfect level of spice and balanced acidity. |
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| Some Young Punks |
The Squid's Fist |
2009 |
South Australia |
£ 15.99 |
| A mighty blend of Barossa Sangiovese and McLaren Vale Shiraz from new kids of the block ‘Some Young Punks’. Very well-integrated flavours of raspberry and spice tantalise the palate. Long and complex. |
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| Ninth Island |
Pinot Noir |
2008 |
Tasmania |
£ 13.99 |
| Great texture and weight. Lots of spicy plum fruit and the minutest touch of stem coming through right at the end. Good value for money pinot. |
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| Domaine A |
Domaine A Pinot Noir |
2005 |
Tasmania |
£ 32.99 |
| Old and new collide in this stunning Pinot Noir from Tasmania. Modern wine making techniques mixed with the old values of Burgundy produce a simply beautiful wine. |
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| Domaine A |
Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon |
2001 |
Tasmania |
£ 32.99 |
| This pure Cab Sauv from Tasmania totally blew us away: Rich and intense blackcurrant fruit is mellowed by a seductive, silky texture and an elegant but warming finish |
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| Tartarni 'T' Series |
Shiraz Cabernet |
2006 |
Victoria |
£ 7.99 |
| Fruit sourced from cool climate vineyards produce a wine with complex aromas of blackberries and mocha. A delicious red at a very good price. |
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| Innocent Bystander |
Pinot Noir |
2009 |
Victoria |
£ 9.99 |
| A very vibrant and fruity Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley. Fermented and matured without the use of oak, this great light red retains the summer fruit flavours that Pinot is all about. |
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| Dalwhinnie |
South West Rocks Shiraz |
2005 |
Victoria |
£ 49.99 |
| An amazing wine from one of Australia’s best Shiraz growers. This is made in tiny amounts. In fact there are only two cases for the UK. We had them both! |
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| Hellfire Bay |
Shiraz Grenache |
2007 |
Western Australia |
£ 7.99 |
| Full-bodied with lots of spicy characters and fresh berry flavours. This wine really punches above its weight. To get wines from Western Australia at this price is virtually unheard of. |
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| Omrah |
Pinot Noir |
2008 |
Western Australia |
£ 10.49 |
| Classic Aussie Pinot Noir: vibrant and mellow in style with a forceful bombardment of fresh cherry and strawberry fruit proceeding a long lasting but supple finish. |
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| Mac Forbes |
Pinot Noir |
2007 |
Yarra Valley |
£ 20.99 |
| Forever changing in the glass this is a dynamic wine. Restrained and fine, savoury and restrained, this Pinot has wonderful balance with aromatic dark cherry characters. |
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| New Zealand - Whites |
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| Wild Earth |
Riesling |
2008 |
Central Otago |
£ 12.99 |
| Hand picked Riesling grapes from a small 2 hectare single vineyard are used to produce this stunner. This offers the perfect balance between fresh acidity and ripe fruit. |
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| Tinpot Hut |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2009 |
Marlborough |
£ 9.79 |
| Intense aromas of ripe gooseberries and capsicum. Classic Marlborough style fruit, rich and powerful with underlying minerality. This is exceptionally good. |
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| Kim Crawford |
Sauvignon Blanc Spitfire |
2008 |
Marlborough |
£ 13.49 |
| The wines of Kim Crawford are always exceptional, but he has outdone himself with the Spitfire Sauvignon, possibly the finest expression of Sauvignon Blanc to leave New Zealand. |
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| Cloudy Bay |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2009 |
Marlborough |
£ 17.99 |
| Yes, this is it – the iconic Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Classic tropical gooseberry fruit in a rich and intense style. This is the wine that truly put Marlborough firmly on the wine producing map. |
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| Cloudy Bay |
Chardonnay |
2007 |
Marlborough |
£ 19.99 |
| Benchmark chardonnay from one of New Zealand’s most sought after producers. Behind the hype still lies a world class Chardonnay. |
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| Isabel Estate |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Marlborough |
£ 12.99 |
| Often reported as the finest Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand produces, this stunning gooseberry led white deserves the praise. |
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| Zephyr |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2009 |
Marlborough |
£ 11.99 |
| The Zephyr estate vineyards are situated in the Marlborough sub-region of Dillons Point. Their proximity to the sea adds a subtle layer of minerality to this excellent wine. |
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| Palliser Estate |
Sauvignon Blanc |
2009 |
Martinborough |
£ 10.99 |
| A cracking example of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s ultra premium wine region of Martinborough. Lots of ripe varietal fruit flavours, gentle acidity and a great deal of finesse. |
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| Palliser Estate |
Pinot Gris |
2008 |
Martinborough |
£ 10.99 |
| Hailing from New Zealand’s Ultra-premium Martinborough region, this is stunning Pinot Gris. Aromatic with beautiful flavours reminiscent of spices, quince, lemons and lychees. This is the future. |
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| New Zealand - Reds |
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| Wild Earth |
Pinot Noir |
2008 |
Central Otago |
£ 19.29 |
| Central Otago is fast getting a reputation as being New Zealand’s hottest area for quality Pinot Noir production. This has pretty intense fruit but is still a very classy wine. |
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| Tinpot Hut |
Syrah |
2007 |
Marlborough |
£ 13.99 |
| A delicious example of the Syrah grape. Aromas of bacon cooking on a Sunday morning. A soft yet savoury palate with lots of succulent blackberry fruit. A star wine.. |
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| Palliser Estate |
Pinot Noir |
2007 |
Martinborough |
£ 16.99 |
| Ripe intense red and dark berry fruit aromas with subtle oak. The taste is of concentrated ripe red and dark fruits and soft fine grained tannins. The taste impression finishes with fine texture. Long and complex. |
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| California - Whites |
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| Eberle |
Viognier |
2008 |
Paso Robles |
£ 17.99 |
| A full-bodied yet elegant style of Viognier from California. Classic aromas of litchi, apricot and honeysuckle combine with complex flavours of melon, peach with a hint of ginger. A long and tantalising finish. |
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| Eberle |
Chardonnay |
2007 |
Paso Robles |
£ 14.99 |
| This classic Californian Chardonnay exhibits a combination of lemon and citrus aromas with rich, turbo-charged flavours of pineapple, pear and apple over a blanket of delicate, integrated oak. |
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| California - Reds |
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| Parker Station |
Syrah |
2007 |
Central Coast |
£ 11.49 |
| Medium to full-bodied Syrah with aromas of dark berries, vanilla and smoke. Rounded and mouth coating with a mid palate of black and blue berries, and a soft spicy finish. |
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| Parker Station |
Pinot Noir |
2007 |
Central Coast |
£ 10.99 |
| Crafted from the best Santa Barbara fruit. This medium bodied Pinot displays enticing cherry, plum and strawberry fruit flavours, complimented by subtle spice and cloves. |
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| De Loach |
Zinfandel |
2006 |
Santa Rosa |
£ 8.99 |
| Ripe Cassis notes and dense, savoury dark berry fruit all enveloped in well crafted oak. This superb wine delivers on all counts. Drinking well now but will keep on developing. |
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| Eberle |
Zinfandel |
2006 |
Paso Robles |
£ 22.99 |
| This amazing Zin displays incredible aromatics and flavours of ripe blackberry and raspberry accented by hints of earth, pepper and sweet oak. Well-balanced this will turn you into a Cheshire cat. |
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| Chile - Whites |
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| Nostros |
Gran Reserva Chardonnay |
2008 |
Casablanca Valley |
£ 7.99 |
| A very welcome new addition to our shelves, this Gran Reserva Chardonnay from Chile offers truly amazing value for money. Beautifully buttery with ripe apple flavours and sensuous integrated vanilla. |
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| Calbuco |
Semillon Chardonnay |
2009 |
Central Valley |
£ 6.59 |
| One of the best-value wines in the shop, this Chilean quaffer oozes ripe apple and lemon fruit with a dash of vanilla. |
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| Chile - rosés |
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| Chocalan |
Syrah Petit Verdot Rosé |
2009 |
Maipo |
£ 8.29 |
| Very vibrantly coloured, this excellent Chilean rosé offers intense red fruit flavours, lead by raspberries and succulent redcurrants. Refreshing acidity provides a vivacious juiciness and a long finish. |
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| Chile - Reds |
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| Calbuco |
Cabernet Merlot |
2008 |
Central Valley |
£ 6.59 |
| A bright and vibrant glass of wine that would be the star at any ones party. The fruit is fresh and clean and hit the spot every time. This is great value. |
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| Odfjell |
Armador Carmenere |
2008 |
Rapel Valley |
£ 8.99 |
| A fascinating nose of toffee and caramel with notes of Jasmine tea. The palate satisfies with characters of dark black fruit, liquorice and coffee. A ripe and very well-structured wine. |
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| Odfjell |
Orzada Carignan |
2008 |
Maule Valley |
£ 12.99 |
| This wine displays a never ending mix of aromas such as cherries, liquorice, black fruits and mushrooms. Elegant and mature in profile, the palate is juicy and round with ripe cassis and vanilla notes. |
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| Odfjell |
Aliara |
2005 |
Central Valley |
£ 23.99 |
| Odfjell’s flagship wine has a nose that offers a bounty of fruits: blueberries, cherries, strawberries and raspberries. The palate is generous and balanced, filled with firm, ripe, velvety tannins. Very long. |
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| Vina Chocalan |
Merlot |
2008 |
Maipo |
£ 7.99 |
| A great find this one. Lots of very juicy fruit with the most silky and supple tannins of any wine. This would be great with some grilled lamb or nut roast. |
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| Vina Chocalan |
Syrah |
2008 |
Maipo |
£ 8.29 |
| Medium bodied with fresh, clean and well defined fruit. Chile is producing some excellent Syrah at the moment and this is one of them. |
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| Argentina - Whites |
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| Familia Zuccardi |
Viognier |
2009 |
Mendoza |
£ 6.99 |
| An exotic bouquet of honeysuckle and apple blossom which entices you into a delicious mix of peach and apricot fruit flavours. |
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| Vida Organica |
Torrontes |
2009 |
Mendoza |
£ 7.29 |
| Produced with 100% Organically grown grapes by the renowned Zuccardi family. This is light, refreshing and bursting with tropical fruit flavours in an easy drinking style. |
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| Vina Cobos Felino |
Chardonnay |
2007 |
Mendoza |
£ 11.99 |
| Produced through a partnership of American and Argentine traditions, the wines of Vina Cobos are truly stunning. This elegant Chardonnay exudes ripe apple fruit integrated with silky vanilla flavours. |
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| Argentina - Reds |
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| Vida Organica |
Sangiovese Bonarda |
2009 |
Mendoza |
£ 7.29 |
| A light, spicy blend from the Zuccardi family made with 100% organically grown grapes. This offers soft berry fruit flavours with a nice long finish. Excellent value for money. |
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| Familia Zuccardi |
"Serie A" Malbec |
2008 |
Mendoza |
£ 9.99 |
| An excellent expression of Argentina’s big grape. Lots of vibrant fruit and silky smooth tannins make this the ideal partner for a juicy steak. Go on, release the Goucho inside you. |
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| Familia Zuccardi |
"Serie A" Bonarda |
2007 |
Mendoza |
£ 9.59 |
| This presents a deep, intense brick red colour with violet hues. Aromas of black fruits such as plums, cranberry and blackberry. The fruit on the palate is pure and ripe yet the structure is very well-rounded. |
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| Familia Zuccardi |
"Q" Tempranillo |
2005 |
Mendoza |
£ 15.99 |
| An amazing example of Rioja’s Tempranillo grape from Argentina. The attention to detail in the quality of the fruit and use of American oak is extreme. Rich and sublime |
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| Mendel |
Malbec |
2007 |
Mendoza |
£ 16.29 |
| A very small production Malbec produced by one of Argentina’s top winemakers. Dense, full-bodied, silky plumy fruit with delicious integrated oak. A star wine. |
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| Mendel |
Unus |
2006 |
Mendoza |
£ 24.99 |
| A blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet. Notes of black cherries and prunes. Full-bodied with a lot of structure and rich savoury fruit. This wine is bench mark Argentina. |
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| Vina Cobos Felino |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
2007 |
Mendoza |
£ 11.99 |
| Produced through a partnership of American and Argentine traditions, the wines of Vina Cobos are truly stunning. This big Cab is rich and intense with enticing Cassis and blackberry flavours and elegant tannins. |
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| South Africa - Whites |
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| Raats |
Original Chenin Blanc |
2009 |
Stellenbosch |
£ 8.99 |
| Probably the best producer of Chenin Blanc in south Africa at the moment. Flavours of honeydew melon and tropical fruits dominate. |
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| Raats |
Chenin Blanc (Barrel Fermented) |
2006 |
Stellenbosch |
£ 12.79 |
| The finest New world Chenin Blanc we have ever tasted. Exotic flavours of ripe peach and cashew nuts with attractive vanilla notes from the oak. |
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| South Africa - Reds |
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| McGregor |
Pinotage |
2008 |
Robertson |
£ 6.99 |
| Modern wine making tecniques and cool fermentation has turned the often dull Pinotage grape in to a warm, soft and very drinkable wine. |
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| Crystallum |
Peter Max Pinot Noir |
2008 |
Western Cape |
£ 16.59 |
| Classically Pinot Noir with hints of forest floor, a definite nod in the direction of Burgundy. However there is plenty of fruit to enhance its New World credentials. |
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| Crystallum |
cuvée Cinema Pinot Noir |
2008 |
Walker Bay |
£ 28.99 |
| The aromas show an incredible purity of Pinot fruit, with strong cassis, strawberry and cherry lifting from the glass. The tannins are velvety smooth and draw you back to the glass for more |
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| Raats |
Cabernet Franc |
2006 |
Stellenbosch |
£ 17.49 |
| About as aromatic a red wine as you will ever get. The waft of violets and vanilla is intoxicating. The body is full with lots of generous fruit. Superb. |
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| Champagne |
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| Sarcey |
Brut NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 19.89 |
| Our house Champagne is incredibly easy to drink - dry but very fresh and fruit-driven with fine bubbles and a long finish. |
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| Sarcey |
Brut NV Magnums |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 49.99 |
| Our house Champagne is incredibly easy to drink - dry but very fresh and fruit-driven with fine bubbles and a long finish. Bottled in magnums for double the pleasure. |
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| Veuve Clicquot |
Brut NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 32.99 |
| One of the most known and highly regarded Champagne houses of them all produces a very well rounded wine of the utmost quality. Need we say more? |
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| Jacquesson |
cuvée 732 |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 32.99 |
| Instead of producing a straight forward non-vintage, Jacquesson make a single cuvée and then move on. The Champagne of choice at Gordon Ramsay and The Fat Duck. |
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| Pol Roger |
Brut NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 38.99 |
| Extra lees ageing produces a creamy smoothness and adds to the freshly baked bread aromas on the nose. |
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| Pol Roger |
Rich NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 38.99 |
| For those who like a touch of sweetness to their fizz. A little extra dash of sugar in the dosage makes this a sublime champagne. |
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| Charles Heidsieck |
Brut NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 34.99 |
| The nose offers a first impression of pastry shops followed by floral notes of lime-tree in full bloom, violets and lilac. Silky smooth on the palate with fruit flavours of ripe, fleshy apricots and melons |
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| Perrier Jouet |
Brut NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 35.99 |
| Top Champagne house Perrier Jouet produces exceptional Champagnes. A fresh fizz and superbly balanced palate with light appley fruit and citrus notes which linger on the elegant finish. |
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| Perrier Jouet |
rosé NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 59.99 |
| A top-end rosé from renowned producers Perrier Jouet. Their ‘Blason’ rosé is a full-bodied rosé with a lot of intense ripe summer fruit thanks to the use of a high quantity of Pinot Noir. A true beauty. |
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| Perrier Jouet |
Vintage |
2002 |
Champagne |
£ 119.99 |
| The flagship Champagne from Perrier Jouet. Other than being in a particularly flash hand-painted bottle, the contents are pretty impressive too. Seductive ripe fruit with the perfect balance of acidity. |
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| Devaux |
Blancs de Noirs |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 29.99 |
| If you like your fizz to be Full, rich and packed with flavour then this is for you. Devaux are Pinot Noir specialists, which is good as this made entirely from Pinot! |
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| Devaux |
rosé Intense |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 34.99 |
| rosé specialists Devaux have produced this full flavoured fizz by “bleeding” Pinot Noir grapes wholey sourced from the Cote des Bar. This rosé Champagne offers superb value. |
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| Devaux |
cuvée D Rosé NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 49.99 |
| Devaux are specialists in rosé Champagne. Their cuvée D is very delicate and sophisticated with a fantastic mousse. |
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| Laurent Perrier |
rosé NV |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 59.99 |
| Highly regarded as the best rosé Champagne in the world, Laurent Perrier rosé needs little introduction. Soft, luxurious bubbles dance on the palate with plenty of juicy summer fruit. Amazing stuff. |
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| Devaux |
Grande Reserve Magnums |
NV |
Champagne |
£ 59.99 |
| A rich and full-bodied Champagne House from highly regarded producers Veuve Devaux. Bottled in magnums for double your drinking pleasure. |
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| Dom Perignon |
Vintage 2000 |
2000 |
Champagne |
£ 99.99 |
| "Come quickly brothers for there are stars in the wine", cried Dom Perignon. The rest is history. |
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| Sparkling |
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| Bouvet-Ladubay |
Saumur Brut |
NV |
Loire Valley |
£ 10.99 |
| An excellent value sparkler from the Loire Valley. Produced using the traditional method, this elegant yet fruity fizz is a real favourite of ours. |
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| Bouvet-Ladubay |
Saumur rosé |
NV |
Loire Valley |
£ 10.99 |
| An excellent value sparkler from the Loire Valley. Produced using the traditional method, this elegant yet fruity rosé fizz is a real favourite of ours. Ripe fresh strawberry fruit. |
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| Domenico de Bertiol |
Prosécco Frizzante |
NV |
Italy |
£ 7.99 |
| An amazing value for value Prosécco. Crisp, fresh and vibrant with a beautiful lemony flavour. Great for celebrations without the expense. Dry and frizzante in style. |
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| Miret |
Cava Brut Reserva NV |
NV |
Penedes |
£ 8.49 |
| A very impressive Cava at a reasonable price. Seductive bubbles harmonize with rich flavours of ripe apple and toast. |
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| Miret |
Cava Rosado Brut Reserva NV |
NV |
Penedes |
£ 8.99 |
| This pink Cava simply exudes fresh summer fruit flavours in an extremely easy-drinking style. The perfect summers day aperitif. |
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| Green Point |
Brut NV |
NV |
Yarra Valley |
£ 12.99 |
| Produced by Moet and Chandon at their winery in the Yarra Valley, north Of Melbourne. Light, fresh and fruity with an attractive mousse. |
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| Green Point |
Vintage |
2005 |
Yarra Valley |
£ 16.99 |
| An elegant blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay made in the traditional method. Aged for 13 months on the lees to give extra complexity. |
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| Green Point |
Vintage Rosé |
2005 |
Yarra Valley |
£ 18.99 |
| Sexy, sleek and oh so very stylish; and the packaging is pretty cool too. A great addition to the Green point family. |
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| Clover Hill |
Vintage |
2005 |
Tasmania |
£ 21.99 |
| A wonderful bready nose which you never get tired of. The mousse is soft and rich and there is enough fruit to please but not to overpower. Aged for over 3 years on its lees. |
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| Chapel Down |
Sparkling English rose |
NV |
Kent |
£ 19.99 |
| A new addition to the Chapel Down range, this is stunning stuff. Very well-balanced with buckets of fresh strawberry fruit with a lovely refreshing balance of acidity. Gentle from the colour to the aftertaste. |
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| Nyetimber |
Classic cuvée |
2005 |
Sussex |
£ 29.99 |
| Nyetimber’s vines are grown in identical soil to those in Champagne, only it is made in Sussex. Served at all of the best royal functions it is a truly wonderful sparkling wine. |
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| Port |
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| Quinto de Ventozelo |
Ruby Reserva |
NV |
Douro |
£ 11.99 |
| A top level Ruby Port from the most excellent single estate Quinta de Ventozelo. This exhibits tantalising aromas of ripe red berries and nuts combined with hints of oak. Rich and very warming. |
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| Quinto de Ventozelo |
LBV |
2000 |
Douro |
£ 14.99 |
| Luscious berry fruit with a warming spirity finish that stays with you for a very long time indeed. |
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| Quinto de Ventozelo |
10 Year Old Tawny Port |
NV |
Douro |
£ 21.99 |
| This well made tawny is just shaking off its youth and turning into adulthood with flavours of walnuts, bitter chocolate and a hint of marzipan well maintaining some warm spirit. |
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| Quinto de Ventozelo |
Quinta Vintage |
2000 |
Douro |
£ 29.99 |
| Intense dark berry fruit that literally comes to life on the tongue. Produced by a small family run producer with fruit from the acclaimed 2000 vintage. Drink or keep. |
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| Sherry |
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| Los Pecadillos |
"Glotonia" PX 37.5cl |
NV |
Jerez |
£ 9.99 |
| Produced from sun-dried Pedro Ximenez grapes, Glotonia is rich, unctuous and sensuous with melting fruitcake, prunes, caramel and toffee flavours that mellifluously cascade down the throat leaving you joyous. |
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| Gutierrez Colosia |
Fino del Puerto |
NV |
Jerez |
£ 9.99 |
| A dry fresh and beautifully elegant style of Sherry, a million miles from the brown sticky stuff Granny used to drink. This light nutty wine is THE aperitif. |
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| Las Medallas de argueso |
Manzanilla |
NV |
Jerez |
£ 12.99 |
| This elegant Manzanilla is where the future of Sherry sits: elegant, dry yet deliciously refreshing. There is simply no better aperitif. |
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| Gutierrez Colosia |
Oloroso Viejo |
NV |
Jerez |
£ 16.49 |
| This dry Oloroso has a mahogany colour and a beautiful rich, nutty intensity on the palate, leading to a long and pleasing, warm finish. |
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| Gutierrez Colosia |
Amontillado del Puerto |
NV |
Jerez |
£ 16.49 |
| This dry amontillado is rich and nutty. Produced from 100% palomino grapes and aged in oak barrels this is intensely flavoured, complex and very long. |
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| Sanchez Romate |
Palo Cortado Regente |
NV |
Jerez |
£ 21.99 |
| This American oak-aged wine is a golden amber in colour with a dry, nutty nose and smooth, velvety soft palate of almonds and dried fruit. |
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| Marsala |
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| Curatolo Arini |
Marsala Fine |
NV |
Sicily |
£ 7.99 |
| An excellent example of Sicily’s Marsala. Although often considered as a cooking ingredient over here (mainly thanks to Delia Smith), many like this are high quality wines that drink beautifully. |
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| Other Dessert wines |
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| Domaine Brial |
Muscat de Rivesaltes 37.5cl |
2007 |
Roussillon |
£ 8.99 |
| An excellent award winning dessert wine from the South of France. The nose offers notes of oranges and honey leading to a rich palate reminiscent of citrus fruit, ginger and spice. |
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| Domaine des Trottieres |
Coteaux du Layon |
2008 |
Loire Valley |
£ 11.99 |
| Hailing from the Loire Valley, this true gem of a dessert wine is produced using 100% Chenin blanc. This is rich and grapey with a gorgeous layer of sweetness all held in place with crisp, refreshing acidity. |
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| Gabriel de Vaucelles |
Ch. Filhot |
1999 |
Sauternes |
£ 27.99 |
| A great year for Sauternes. This classy wine has power and finesse in equal measure. Lots of melon and peach fruit whilst maintaining a good level of acidity. |
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| Lang |
Eiswein Riesling 37.5cl |
2006 |
Osterreich |
£ 23.99 |
| One of the most sought after and hedonistic styles of dessert wine worth every penny. Riesling grapes are frozen on the vine before harvesting to produce a rich and intense style. |
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| Lang |
Beerenauslese Chardonnay 37.5cl |
2006 |
Osterreich |
£ 13.99 |
| Very attractive floral notes tantalize. However it is when you take a sip that the wonder begins. Buttery and luscious without being over the top. Perfect with any pastry based dessert. |
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| Lang |
Samling 88 37.5cl |
2004 |
Osterreich |
£ 13.99 |
| Tropical fruits on the nose. Then when you taste, your whole body feels like it has been dunked in to the world’s best fresh fruit salad. A great wine match to any fruity pud. |
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| Contero |
Moscato d'Asti |
2008 |
Piemonte |
£ 11.49 |
| An excellent example of this classic Italian white. A pronounced, luscious grapey richness finishes light yet very long. |
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| Contero |
Brachetto d'Acqui |
2009 |
Piemonte |
£ 15.49 |
| A fascinating red dessert wine in a frizzante style. Vibrant, youthful and fresh this has to be tried. |
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| Cantine Leonardo |
Vin Santo |
2004 |
Tuscany |
£ 19.99 |
| Legendary Vin Santo. This exquisite Italian dessert wine deserves all the praise: tangy, nutty and luscious with an incredible finish. |
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| Saint Roch |
Maury Rouge 50cl |
2004 |
Roussillon |
£ 13.99 |
| A fascinating dessert wine from the Roussillon region in the South of France. Grenache grapes are partially fermented then fortified to produce a big, structured, spicy, liquid raisin of a wine. |
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| Stella Bella |
Stella Bella Pink Muscat 37.5cl |
2010 |
Margaret River |
£ 8.99 |
| A juicy sweetness that jumps out of the glass. Perfect drinking with a fresh fruit salad or as the dessert course itself. |
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| Plantagenet |
Ringbark Riesling 37.5cl |
2008 |
Western Australia |
£ 12.99 |
| Produced using Riesling grapes left on their vines to turn into raisins, this lusciously sweet wine exhibits characters of ripe limes, honey, dried fruits and stone fruit. The acidity is very well balanced. |
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| Innocent Bystander |
Pink Moscato 37.5cl |
2009 |
Victoria |
£ 5.99 |
| This wine is summer in a glass, light with a gentle fizz this explodes with aromas of summer fruits, rosé petal and Turkish delight. A seriously fun wine, perfect with all light summer fruit based desserts. |